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Comments on Interface Between Chemical, Product and Waste Legislation
amfori published a position paper outlining our contribution to the European Commission stakeholder consultation.amfori Supports Proposal for a Uniform Binding Value Information System
Read amfori’s statement welcoming this initiative as a positive step toward the predictability and legal certainty required by companies.
Plastic, no more Fantastic? EU Parliament Approves Plastic Ban
In a move to curb plastic pollution of the seas and oceans, the EU Parliament has approved measures which may ban the use of ten single-use plastic items by 2021.amfori Calls for Effective Circular Economy Solutions
Read the highlights of a cross industry position paper on the European waste Framework Directive Database.
Bangladesh Raises Legal Minimum Wage
amfori welcomes this decision to raise the wages by 51% as from December. This is the first hike in the legal minimum wage in five years in the country.Sustainability at the Heart of Japan-EU Relations
EU trade policy delivers on both economic and sustainability goals. amfori is stepping up its efforts to increase its visibility on the strategic Japanese market.
EU-Vietnam Business Community Pushes for Trade Deal
amfori, along with prominent business organisations from the EU and Vietnam, presented the benefits of the EU-Vietnam Trade Agreement for our members and called for its prompt entry into force.Every Week Should be Global Goals Week
On 22-29 September we joined a global week of action towards accelerating progress on the sustainability development goals. Here’s what happened.New System Manual Feature: Updated Zero Tolerance Protocol
Check out the first issue of an article series on the new features in the revised System Manual. Learn what’s new and what your business can do!
amfori Promotes Trade with Purpose at the WTO Public Forum
During the World Trade Organisation’s Public Forum 2018 in Geneva, amfori participated in discussions on the organisation’s future work on open trade and sustainable development.Climate Change: The World at 1.5°C
Read the highlights in the IPCC report showing the impact of climate change if the global temperature is limited to 1.5°C and register for the next webinar on climate risk and women in the agricultural sector.
amfori Forum Explores Best Practices in Responsible Sourcing Towards Achieving the SDGs
Following amfori’s Hong Kong Forum in mid-September, we invite you to read the advice on how your business can contribute to the Global Goals.
#globalgoalsweek is here! Let’s Accelerate Progress Together
Once more we are joining global goals week to raise awareness and celebrate progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals. Join our activities and be a part of it!
Achieving Global Goals: An Interview with Caroline Rees
Read our exclusive interview with President and Co-founder of Shift, Caroline Rees, on addressing key challenges in advancing corporate respect for business and human rights.
amfori Women’s Empowerment Programme in Full Swing
Check out our upcoming activities and learn how you can get involved!
Catch Up on New Publications
Browse through our new brochures and reports on our recent activities as well as tools and services available to members.amfori Exceeds 100 Members in North America
This past year amfori has witnessed a tremendous amount of growth in terms of membership. To learn more about our services in North America, sign up for the next Network Connect in Los Angeles this autumn.
New amfori BSCI Brochure: Improving Social Performance
Download this new publication and read the highlights and most recent developments of our amfori BSCI services.
amfori Partners with Confederation of Indian Industry to Promote Sustainable Trade and Global Value Chains
amfori and the Confederation of Indian Industry signed a Memorandum of Understanding in New Dehli agreeing to enhance liaison and cooperation in the areas of open and sustainable trade.amfori Takes a Stance on Legal Minimum Wage in Bangladesh
amfori calls for the Bangladeshi Government and Minimum Wage Board to increase minimum wage and extend the Accord’s mandate.
Building Up Coop’s Environmental Performance
Along every step of the way, from its inception to the working stages, Coop has been a pioneer of the amfori BEPI system.
New amfori BEPI Brochure: Better Environment
Read about how to manage environmental risks and impact in the new amfori brochure and the latest developments of this service.